8th Annual Navigating Spine Care

Saturday, August 24, 2019, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST, The Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center

The 8th Annual Navigating Spine Care is a one-day course highlighting best practices and innovations in spine care.  This interprofessional and interdisciplinary CME activity is designed for primary care physicians, family medicine physicians, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, pain specialists, and physical therapists.  Stanford faculty and guest speakers will discuss diagnostic principles, approaches to management, therapeutic treatments, surgical techniques, and additional topics relevant to patients presenting with complex spinal disorders.  Participants will learn about evidenced-based options and the latest technological advances in spine care through an engaging curriculum that incorporates didactic lectures, a hands-on demonstration, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and a Q&A with experts in the field.

Registration fee includes course materials, certificate of participation, breakfast and lunch.

Early Bird All Practitioners - $225

After 7/1/19 All Practitioners - $275

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.50 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (6.50 hours)

1. Evaluate, diagnose, counsel, manage and/or, when appropriate, refer patients who present with spine conditions.
2. Interpret and apply current evidence-based treatment options for spinal conditions.
3. Order and interpret diagnostic imaging for patients with spinal conditions.
4. Discuss innovative techniques and approaches to caring for patients with spinal-related complaints.
5. Describe appropriate pain management strategies for patients with spine-related pain.

 

Stanford Health Care Department of Rehabilitation is an approved provider for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech language pathology for courses that meet the requirements set forth by the respective Boards. This course is approved for 6.5 CEU’s for PT and OT.   

Cancellation Policy 
Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected]. 

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties. 

Accessibility Statement    
Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator. 

Cultural and Linguistic Competency 
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: http://lane.stanford.edu/portals/cultural.html

Conference Contact:

Debbie Aube
Meeting Planning Specialist
Ph:  (650) 724-5318
Email:  [email protected]

Location
Fisher Conference Center at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
326 Galvez Street
Stanford, CA 94305
650-723-2021
https://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/resources/alumnicenter/directions

Nearby Hotels
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The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education.  All faculty, authors, editors, and planning committee members participating in an Stanford CME-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Saturday, August 24, 2019

This CME activity is supported in part by educational grants. A complete list of commercial supporters will be published in the course syllabus.